Chapter 317: Mid-Battle Advancement, Old Fan’s Narrow Victory

As soon as both sides stepped onto the dueling stage, the spectators craned their necks to look.

“Heavens, isn’t that Steward Quan? He’s on the verge of breaking through to the peak of the Soul Formation stage, yet they dispatched him to fight. It seems they truly intend to be ruthless.”

“Isn’t that obvious? Among the disciples lost by the Immortal Dao Merchant Association was Steward Quan’s grandson. He definitely wants revenge.”

“Yet his opponent doesn’t appear weak either.”

Many in the crowd did not recognize Fan Hongfei, but all of them recognized Steward Quan, and lively discussions broke out across the square.

“I wouldn’t be so sure. How does that fellow have three tamed beasts, all at middle Soul Formation? Count him too, and that’s four. Steward Quan might not win.”

“Indeed. Demon Beasts of the same realm are inherently stronger than human cultivators. Three middle Soul Formation Demon Beasts alongside a middle Soul Formation cultivator can easily fight across realms.”

“That is not certain. An ordinary late Soul Formation cultivator might struggle, but Steward Quan is half a step into the peak. His victory ought to be assured.”

Regarding the combat strength of both sides, the spectators argued back and forth. Although Fan Hongfei’s three tamed beasts were startling, Steward Quan was merely a single step away from the Soul Formation peak. With such cultivation, he should have nothing to fear from four opponents in the middle Soul Formation stage.

‘Damn, I still underestimated the Immortal Dao Merchant Association’s reserves. They sent an enemy at late Soul Formation, one just short of breaking through at that. Good thing I prepared in advance, or I could have lost to a nasty surprise.’

The crowd’s discussion naturally reached Qin Xiao’s ears, but since he had prepared beforehand, he had no fear even if the opponent was half a step into the peak.

“Since both sides have taken the stage, the rules are straightforward,” the referee said. “Since this is a duel and not a deathmatch, both parties should know when to stop and not claim each other’s lives. The match begins now!”

With those words, the referee stepped aside, clearing the ring.

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